Anyone know what stock ZL1 wheels look like under the paint?

CW3SF · 04-09-2020, 04:42 PM

I’m old school and prefer a polished or at least machined finish on my wheels. Any idea if the stock wheels could have the paint blasted off and polished?

LT4Greg · 04-09-2020, 04:52 PM

You could get silver chrome done instead of black chrome! I personally like the black chrome look but am keeping my ZL1 wheels the way they come on the car. Tomorrow I have to see an alloy wheel repair for a chip on one of the spokes of the rear wheels that happened on Tuesday when I had new GY supercar tires installed.

LT4Greg · 04-09-2020, 04:53 PM

Do a search CW3 for companies that do black chrome finish on wheels. Most offer a silver chrome finish too!

Snowwolfe · 04-09-2020, 05:01 PM

Could be a good winter project. I to like the "polished" look. Getting the stock wheels refinished could save a bundle.

CW3SF · 04-09-2020, 05:08 PM

Thanks for the replies. I’m specifically looking for polished or machined finish, not chrome.

newchevyman · 04-09-2020, 06:07 PM

Stolen from ZL1 Exclusive on Facebook. If you're not already in there it's the most active ZL1 group. I think they look great polished.

SHE'Z 18 · 04-09-2020, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CW3SF

Thanks for the replies. I’m specifically looking for polished or machined finish, not chrome.

I’m with you. I think the machined ZL1 wheel would look great. I’m surprised they don’t offer them, unlike what Corvette does.

CW3SF · 04-09-2020, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by newchevyman

Stolen from ZL1 Exclusive on Facebook. If you're not already in there it's the most active ZL1 group. I think they look great polished.

I can’t see your photo and I don’t have Facebook. Can someone copy and post here? TIA

Jack the Reefer · 06-18-2022, 08:02 PM

I like those natural aluminum rims. I really don't like the stock grey color. I prefer the contrast with the natural aluminum rims.

Dan82679 · 06-18-2022, 08:54 PM

The Wheels look very nice polished but I still like the Graphite powder coated wheels better.

Mac7504 · 06-19-2022, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by newchevyman

Stolen from ZL1 Exclusive on Facebook. If you're not already in there it's the most active ZL1 group. I think they look great polished.

I've been hearing that for years but I also heard how it's not the most mature bunch and how bickering is much the norm there....
Forums have been dying for years but the dudes who stick around are who you want to take knowledge from...
I may peek my head there one day.

infinitereality · 06-20-2022, 07:50 AM

Another, easier option, would be to powdercoat them Prismatic Super Chrome. It's not a real chrome by any means, in person it's a muted chrome look. They're not as bright or blingy as chrome and it's definitely not close to a bright silver as they seem to look in pictures.

Attached several pictures of wheels I've had done in Super Chrome. The Audi wheels display them more accurately than the SLC.

*radz28* · 06-21-2022, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CW3SF

I’m old school and prefer a polished or at least machined finish on my wheels. Any idea if the stock wheels could have the paint blasted off and polished?

Aluminum is aluminum, in this way, so you should be able to strip and polish it, and or powder coat to whatever finish you want.

Stock wheels are hard to paint/powder coat because of the design. I've had a wheel powder coated, OEM color, twice, and it didn't come out great - at all.

ckt227 · 06-21-2022, 08:26 AM

I'm on my second ZL1. I really like the wheels/rim design. I just do not get why there are no other options. On a 1LT through the 2SS there are multiple options. But on the 1LE or ZL1, zero wheel (OEM) options. That's what you get.

04-09-2020, 04:42 PM	#1
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,276 View My Garage	Anyone know what stock ZL1 wheels look like under the paint? I’m old school and prefer a polished or at least machined finish on my wheels. Any idea if the stock wheels could have the paint blasted off and polished?

04-09-2020, 04:52 PM	#2
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	You could get silver chrome done instead of black chrome! I personally like the black chrome look but am keeping my ZL1 wheels the way they come on the car. Tomorrow I have to see an alloy wheel repair for a chip on one of the spokes of the rear wheels that happened on Tuesday when I had new GY supercar tires installed. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-09-2020, 04:53 PM	#3
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,875	Do a search CW3 for companies that do black chrome finish on wheels. Most offer a silver chrome finish too! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-09-2020, 05:01 PM	#4
Snowwolfe Drives: CTV5 V Blackwing on order Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East TN Posts: 431	Could be a good winter project. I to like the "polished" look. Getting the stock wheels refinished could save a bundle. __________________ 2022 CT5 V Blackwing with A10 2021 GMC Denali pickup with 6.2 and A10 2017 Ford Expedition

04-09-2020, 06:07 PM	#6
newchevyman Drives: 2017 Camero ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 130	Stolen from ZL1 Exclusive on Facebook. If you're not already in there it's the most active ZL1 group. I think they look great polished. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Dyno/Quarter Mile/Dragy 9.71@141.2 MPH so far. 2007 Z06 H/C/I/E Half Mile - 169 MPH. Sold.

04-09-2020, 05:08 PM	#5
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,276 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies. I’m specifically looking for polished or machined finish, not chrome.

06-18-2022, 08:02 PM	#9
Jack the Reefer Drives: 2015 Camaro SS, 2000 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Florida Posts: 8	I like those natural aluminum rims. I really don't like the stock grey color. I prefer the contrast with the natural aluminum rims.

06-18-2022, 08:54 PM	#10
Dan82679 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 239 View My Garage	The Wheels look very nice polished but I still like the Graphite powder coated wheels better.

06-20-2022, 07:50 AM	#12
infinitereality Limitless Imagination Drives: 2018 ZL1 & 2022 Hayabusa Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Louisiana Posts: 479	Another, easier option, would be to powdercoat them Prismatic Super Chrome. It's not a real chrome by any means, in person it's a muted chrome look. They're not as bright or blingy as chrome and it's definitely not close to a bright silver as they seem to look in pictures. Attached several pictures of wheels I've had done in Super Chrome. The Audi wheels display them more accurately than the SLC. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 - Black - OEM Options: A10, Exposed Carbon, PVR, Nav, No Sunroof - Lightly Tinted GM Dark Tails, DD Side Markers, Morimoto 5000k, 100% LED - RotoFab Dry, Forgestar CF5V (ZLE Spec), Eibach Pro, AeroForce Interceptor, GT4 Tow Hook - Carbon Fiber (Satin): Radio, Shifter, Steering Wheel Controls, Shifter Top, AC Vents, Side Mirrors & Shark Fin 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa - Brilliant White Pearl & Shocker Yellow Wheels - +4 Arm, 240 OEM Wheel, Brock's CT (Ti) Exhaust, 1.25" drop, etc...

06-21-2022, 08:26 AM	#14
ckt227 Drives: CHEVROLET CORVETTE Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: SWFL Posts: 513	I'm on my second ZL1. I really like the wheels/rim design. I just do not get why there are no other options. On a 1LT through the 2SS there are multiple options. But on the 1LE or ZL1, zero wheel (OEM) options. That's what you get.

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